Austin Metcalf’s killer moves into new $900K home, buys new car with donation money
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On April 2, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School, fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a junior at Frisco Memorial High School, during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The incident followed a dispute over seating under a team tent, escalating when Metcalf told Anthony to move. According to an arrest report, Anthony unzipped his backpack, warned Metcalf, “Touch me and see what happens,” and stabbed him in the chest, puncturing his heart. Anthony admitted to the act, claiming self-defense, and was charged with first-degree murder. He was arrested on April 3 and held in Collin County Jail.
On April 14, Collin County District Judge Angela Tucker reduced Anthony’s bond from $1 million to $250,000, allowing his release from jail the same day. Anthony’s family had claimed financial hardship, but reports indicate he resides in a $900,000 home in the gated Richwoods community in Frisco and his family has purchased a new Cadillac Escalade. He is now under house arrest with an ankle monitor, awaiting trial. The decision sparked significant public backlash, with Judge Tucker setting her X account to private after receiving criticism, including racist attacks. Anthony’s legal team, led by newly hired attorney Mike Howard, maintains he acted in self-defense. A GiveSendGo fundraiser for his defense has raised over $400,000, surpassing the $340,000 raised for Metcalf’s family.
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The case has divided the Frisco community and fueled national debate, with some comparing it to the Kyle Rittenhouse case, though Anthony’s supporters argue the incidents differ significantly. Social media discussions have highlighted racial tensions, as Anthony is Black and Metcalf was not, though no evidence suggests a racial motive. The Next Generation Action Network, supporting Anthony, confirmed the teens did not know each other prior to the incident, refuting claims of bullying. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis stated Anthony cannot face the death penalty due to a 2005 Supreme Court ruling barring it for juveniles. The ongoing investigation and upcoming trial will determine whether Anthony’s self-defense claim holds, as the community mourns Metcalf, who died in his twin brother’s arms.